What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Linz is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Linz is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich Hackerbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Linz Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Lugano to Linz?

The distance between Lugano and Linz is 770 km. The road distance is 644.1 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Linz without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 28m and costs €120 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Linz?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Lugano to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Linz bus from?

Lugano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Linz train from?

Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Linz?

The best way to get from Lugano to Linz is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 28m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Lugano to Linz bus arrive?

Lugano to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Lugano to Linz train arrive?

Lugano to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Linz is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Lugano to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Lugano to Linz?

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Lugano to Linz - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Linz by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
9h 28m
€124–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Munich central bus stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Hackerbrücke to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Arda-Tur
10h 20m
€37–61
Drive 644.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Linzcar 644.1 km
6h 40m
€110–159
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 13m
€60–227
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
9h 32m
€123–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bolzanobus
3. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Linz Hbftrain Rjx
13h 11m
€126–187
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 35m
€58–232
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
4. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
7h 47m
€80–324
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 8m
€112–298
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
9h 31m
€125–343

Lugano to Linz by train

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9h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 770.5 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Lugano to Linz Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop via Munich central bus station and Munich Hackerbrücke in around 10h 20m.

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